The mysteries of the astronaut biome
How might space travel change the human microbiome, which is linked to so many ailments? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Space poses some massive dangers for humans, from black holes to the heat death of t.....»»
Did black holes form immediately after the Big Bang?
How did supermassive black holes form? What is dark matter? In an alternative model for how the universe came to be, as compared to the 'textbook' history of the universe, a team of astronomers propose that both of these cosmic mysteries could be exp.....»»
The space station’s window on the world looks huge in this photo
Current International Space Station astronaut Matthias Maurer has posted an unusual photo from the facility's Cupola module......»»
Beamlines cast light on SARS-CoV-2, emerging variants and vaccines that will stop them
Ultrabright light from the Advanced Photon Source continues to illuminate mysteries around coronaviruses and shape the vaccines and therapeutics protecting us against variants of concern......»»
NASA"s New Sleeping Bags Could Prevent Eyeball "Squashing" On the ISS
fahrbot-bot shares a report from Engadget: Becoming an astronaut requires perfect 20/20 vision, but unfortunately, the effects of space can cause astronauts to return to Earth with degraded eyesight. Now, researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Cent.....»»
Forensic science is unlocking the mysteries of fatal lightning strikes
Lightning is one of the most powerful sources of energy in the natural environment. As anyone who has spent time in Johannesburg during the South African summer will attest, there is nothing as spectacular as a Highveld thunderstorm at the end of a l.....»»
Cool time-lapse shows space station do an entire orbit of Earth
An amateur astronaut aboard the ISS has posted a cool time-lapse video showing the space station performing a complete orbit of Earth......»»
FAA: No More Astronaut Wings For Future Commercial Space Tourists
"The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that it was ending a program that awarded small gold pins called 'Commercial Space Astronaut Wings' to certain people who flew to space on private spacecraft," reports the New York Times. (Alternate.....»»
Strahan flies to space with astronaut"s daughter: "Wow!"
Football star and TV celebrity Michael Strahan caught a ride to space with Jeff Bezos' rocket-launching company Saturday, sharing the trip with the daughter of America's first astronaut......»»
8 extraordinary space moments that made headlines in 2021
There’s nothing like a pandemic to give people time to contemplate the universe’s greatest mysteries. Over the course of the year, uber-rich tourists, including a Star Trek legend, ventured into space. Government and privately owned.....»»
Bezos" Blue Origin completes third crewed space flight
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company blasted its third private crew into space on Saturday and brought it back safely, this time including the daughter of the first American astronaut......»»
Blue Origin successfully completes third crewed mission to space, its first at full capacity
The six passengers included Laura Shepard Churchley, the oldest daughter of NASA astronaut Alan Shepard, who was the first NASA astronaut to fly in space. The New Shepard spacecraft is named after him......»»
Daughter of first American astronaut to launch on Blue Origin flight
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is set to blast its third private crew to space on Saturday, this time including the daughter of the first American astronaut......»»
FAA: No more commercial astronaut wings, too many launching
Heads up, future space travelers: No more commercial astronaut wings will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration after this year......»»
Saving the shuttle simulator—“It was an artifact that needed to be preserved”
"We hope to have it in place at the museum in April." Enlarge / The cockpit of the restored space shuttle motion simulator. (credit: Carl Brainerd) Every NASA astronaut who ever rode aboard the space shuttle, more than 350 of.....»»
Some “true believers” in space settlement are starting to make it happen
Dylan Taylor, a former real estate executive, wants to make Gerry O'Neill's vision reality. Enlarge / Dylan Taylor listens as former astronaut Nicole Stott speaks during a Space For Humanity event in early 2020. The organization's exec.....»»
NASA"s latest astronaut trainees are already dreaming of the Moon
As a former national team cyclist who'd fix her own bikes, and before that as a child helping out on her family's cattle farm, NASA trainee astronaut Christina Birch has plenty of experience working with her hands......»»
Researchers solve mystery of "structure-insensitive" catalytic reactions
An international team of researchers has solved one of the fundamental mysteries in catalysis: The paradox of structure insensitivity. To make better catalysts, researchers have long been studying the optimal shape and size of these nanoparticles, as.....»»
NASA has 10 new astronauts, and they could not have joined at a better time
"We're always looking for smart, dedicated people in their current fields." Enlarge / Meet the new astronaut-candidates: US Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers, Christopher Williams, US Marine Corps Maj. (retired) Luke Delaney, US Navy Lt. Cm.....»»
NASA unveils new astronaut trainees who could be off to the moon
NASA has unveiled its latest successful astronaut candidates, some of whom could take part in the space agency's Artemis moon missions......»»
Researcher pushes limit of when water will freeze
Though it is one of the great mysteries of science, the transformation of water into ice often escapes people's minds as it is just assumed that's what happens. But how and why it happens is the subject of intense scrutiny by ice scientists.....»»